Solving One-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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Solve the equation: x - 7 = 15.

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x = 22.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation: y + 9 = 20?

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Subtract 9 from both sides.

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If 3x = 12, what is the value of x?

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x = 4.

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What is the solution to the equation: z - 10 = 5?

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z = 15.

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How do you solve the equation: 5 + a = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to find a.

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What is the solution to the equation: 2b = 16?

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b = 8.

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If m + 3 = 10, what is m?

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m = 7.